CCE-99045-7| Platform: cpe:/o:apple:mac_os_12 | Date: (C)2022-05-31 (M)2023-07-04 |
Automatically checking for updates makes it easier for the user to know when updates are available. It is important that a system has the newest updates applied to prevent unauthorized persons from exploiting identified vulnerabilities.
Parameter:
[yes/no]
Technical Mechanism:
defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate AutomaticCheckEnabled -int 1
| CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
| CCSS Score : 8.1 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
| Exploit Score: 2.2 | Attack Complexity: HIGH |
| Impact Score: 5.9 | Privileges Required: NONE |
| Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
| Vector: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| | Confidentiality: HIGH |
| | Integrity: HIGH |
| | Availability: HIGH |
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References: | Resource Id | Reference |
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| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:80480 |
